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House roll call 209 · 21st Congress · Jan 27, 1831

To adopt the resolution providing that $8 a day be deducted from members of Congress for absence. (p. 538)

On Jan 27, 1831, the House voted 159–21. Result: passed. By party: Others 159–21.

During the 21st Congress (1829–1830), Andrew Jackson was president.

Yes
159
No
21
Did not vote
40
Date
Jan 27, 1831

By party

  • Others159 yes · 21 no · 40 didn’t vote

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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